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CwtchQuiet
Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Designed specifically to resist metadata collection, not just message reading
  • No account, phone number or email required
  • No server to trust or run
  • Tor hides IP addresses and metadata
  • Tor routing makes delivery slow and requires both parties online
  • Small project with a limited feature set
  • Beta software that has not been audited
  • Missing basic features such as avatars and DMs
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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